ming

SPACE TWOT
Topped up ma ac today as during hot days was not so efficient as normal,so this might help earthlings who feel brave enough ta d i y ,ok so bought this kit on e bay called castrol ez fill with gauge [they reckon could give three top ups] Slob kindly gave another product ,will give details later when i find it, ok so 1st thing is ta find the high.low top up valves ,on td4 at rear of engine rh/side ,must only top up on low side, , ,ta find this start engine,ac on full,plus fan ,max, run fer a minute ,feel pipes with hand, cold pipe=low pressure ,put on gloves,take pressure gauge reading,low ,normal ,danger, if yer on low side [like i was ] shake the can,insert ya valve,press the button,at this point ya could poo yerself as it hisses and sprays all over the place[tee he]re check gauge until correct,job done, its worth a note here if ya do diy make sure the stuff has a lubricant in it ,as this is helps keep the system tickatty boo,lot on the market,the gauge on the one i bought was hit and miss,others have an in line gauge ,think this would be a better product,so save some dosh,just follow the simple rules. . .:)
 
Nice one Ming.

It's also worth noting if the AC system has been totally empty for a while you have to dry the system out first. You can only do this at garages with the right equipment. Takes around 40 minutes I think.
 
I bought a refill and a seperate guage from Halfords., I think a 100gms can of refrigerant and lubricant cost £17 although the guage I bought seperately for £19. I was too worried about putting too much in so I bought a proper guage. If I can do it, anyone can, the instructions plus this website made it easy. However I do remember when I first got the car (O2 plate from new) I looked up other forums and they all said that the AC unit was not very good. So whilst topping it up may improve it, do not expect a miraculous improvement.
 
mondo said:
Hey dare Ming!
dem dreadlocks is makin ya look real cooool;)
Well ta de COOLman Mondo ,its ma new wig [gets hot in de rocket tho man] hey give me five brother, , , :cool:
 
how dare you!!! george has been dead these past years!!! i do think i know what he would say if he was still alive.
 

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